Online Testimonies
57 stories of God's work from believers across 49 locations.
Digital spaces, social media, video calls, virtual church.
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2026: The Year Iran's Underground Church Became Impossible to Ignore
2026•🇮🇷Iran
By 2026, Iran's underground church reached an estimated 1.5-3 million believers — up from fewer than 500 Muslim-background Christians in 1979. Digital house church networks, intensified persecution, and global attention make this the year the movement became impossible to ignore.
After the Protests Came the Questions: How Iran's Gen Z Is Finding Jesus in the Wake of a National Uprising
2022-present•🇮🇷Iran
The 2022 Mahsa Amini protests left Iran's Gen Z spiritually homeless after rejecting Islam. In the aftermath, Christian ministries report the largest wave of Iranian spiritual seeking ever recorded, with young Iranians finding Jesus through social media and digital discipleship.
How Satellite TV Became the Church Iran Could Not Shut Down
Ongoing since 2000s•🇮🇷Iran
Farsi-language satellite TV and online broadcasts have become the unstoppable church in Iran, reaching millions who cannot attend a building, with live prayer lines connecting seekers to underground believers across the country.
The Zoom Call That Saved My Life
2020•🇺🇸Dallas, Texas, United States
During COVID lockdown in Dallas, a suicidal person found hope through an online church service when a pastor spoke directly to their situation, leading...
Faith Amidst Persecution in Somalia
2023•🇸🇴Somalia
Somali Christians courageously follow Jesus despite severe persecution, finding peace and transformation through online ministry and divine encounters...
Sean O'Farrell: A Google Search After a Breakup Led Him to Jesus
August 2022•🇬🇧Wadebridge, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
After a breakup in 2022, Sean O'Farrell googled 'Buddhist festivals', then 'Christian festivals'. Creation Fest in Cornwall was happening the next weekend. Overwhelmed during worship, gripped by John 14:6 and a vision of his desk replaced by a Bible, he was baptised at the festival that August. He now serves as a missionary in Dublin.
The Farsi Bible App That 2 Million Iranians Downloaded in Secret
2025-2026•🇮🇷Iran
By 2026, Farsi Bible apps have surpassed 2 million downloads, while digital discipleship platforms allow Iranian believers to receive seminary-level training from their phones — all in secret, all encrypted, all free. The regime's internet censorship cannot keep pace.
A New Sound Is Coming Out of Iran: How Farsi Worship Music Is Fuelling a Spiritual Revolution
Ongoing since 2010s•🇮🇷Iran / Iranian Diaspora (Los Angeles, London, Istanbul, Toronto)
Iranian Christians are creating a new wave of Farsi worship music that blends Persian musical tradition with Christian theology, fuelling the underground church and uniting scattered Iranian believers worldwide.
Iranian Blogger Started Secret Bible Study — 12,000 Joined
2021•🇮🇷Tehran, Iran
An Iranian software engineer built an anonymous online Bible study that reached 12,000 secret believers across the Middle East through encrypted channels.
She Watched a Worship Livestream at 2am and the Holy Spirit Lifted Depression That Medication Could Not Touch
2024•🇬🇧United Kingdom
After years of clinical depression and multiple medications, a woman clicked on a worship livestream at 2am during her darkest night. The Holy Spirit met her through a screen and lifted the depression — completely and permanently.
Starlink Brought the Gospel to a Remote PNG Village
2023•🇬🇳Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
A Starlink dish installed in a remote Papua New Guinea village brought the first-ever church service to eighty people who'd never heard the gospel —...
York Moore: The TikTok Evangelist with 630K Followers
2020s•🇺🇸United States (digital/global)
York Moore went from being nicknamed 'Satan' as an angry atheist at Michigan to reaching 630K TikTok followers, with over 220,000 reported decisions for...
From Wall Street to Messianic Faith
1972•🇺🇸United States
Wall Street executive Sid Roth found freedom from New Age spiritual torment when he cried out to Jesus, leading to restored marriage and a ministry...
Healed of Eight Years of Lactose Intolerance
29 Jan 2018•🇺🇸New Orleans, Orleans Parish, United States
After eight years of lactose intolerance causing digestive pain, a woman watched Randy Clark's healing message and believed for her healing.
Gen Z Revival Ignites in Kenya
2025•🇰🇪Nairobi, Kenya
In 2025, God sparked a massive spiritual awakening among Kenya's Gen Z, transforming skeptical youth into passionate believers through street worship...
Sadie Robertson: From Stardom to Purpose
2023•🇺🇸Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson shares how God transformed her identity crisis from childhood fame into purposeful ministry, calling her to be 'a...
Guided by God's Voice
1850s•🇺🇸Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
Harriet Tubman's testimony of divine guidance through visions and prayer as she escaped slavery and led others to freedom via the Underground Railroad...
Zara Goedemans: From Wild Teen to TikTok God-fluencer in the Netherlands
2024•🇳🇱Netherlands
Dutch 22-year-old Zara Goedemans returned to Christianity during pregnancy after stepping away as a teen. Now a TikTok "God-fluencer" with 1.
Walking Through a Miracle
16 Nov 2019•🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico
Mike nearly drowned in Mexico, was found floating face-down with no pulse and paralyzed from the neck down due to severe spinal cord injury.
Brian Barcelona: Ex-Atheist Teen Now Leading Thousands of Gen Z to Jesus
2024•🇺🇸Dallas, Texas, USA
Brian Barcelona was a teenage atheist until age 16 when he had a radical encounter with God.
Nala Ray: From OnlyFans Top Earner to Baptized Believer
2024•🇺🇸Illinois, USA
A pastor's daughter who became a top OnlyFans earner found her way back to faith, deleting her account and getting baptized in a viral moment of transformation.
Augustine's Divine Turning Point
Aug 386•🇮🇹Milan, Italy
Augustine of Hippo experienced a life-changing conversion in 386 AD when God spoke through a child's voice and Scripture, transforming him from worldly...
A YouTube Video and a Changed Nation
2012-present•🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey
Reza watched a viral YouTube video about Iran's underground church to mock it. Instead, he gave his life to Christ at 2 a.m. alone with his laptop.
Caleb Ball: From "Crazy Caleb" the Atheist YouTuber to Aspiring Christian
2024•🇺🇸Pennsylvania, USA
Former atheist YouTuber known as "Crazy Caleb" who spent 6 years mocking Christianity found faith through quantum physics book.
Angela Halili: From Hollywood Panic Attacks to Girls Gone Bible
2024•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, USA
Hollywood actress Angela Halili battled panic attacks and alcohol addiction while chasing her acting dreams.
Deconstructing My Deconstruction
2024•🇺🇸Portland, United States
A popular deconstruction blogger realises tearing down faith left her readers and herself without foundation, leading to a reconstructed faith through honest re-reading of Scripture.
Yamilexis Fernandez: Breaking Free from 16 Years of Porn Addiction and Santeria
2024•🇨🇺USA (originally Cuba)
Yamilexis Fernandez was introduced to Santeria rituals as a child in Cuba and pornography at age 6 through abuse.
Marvin Serra: From Atheism to Catholic Baptism Through the Turin Shroud
2024•🇫🇷France
French 32-year-old former atheist baptized Catholic in 2025 after encountering evidence for the Turin Shroud online.
Ged Armstrong: From TikTok Fame to Finding Jesus
2024•🇬🇧Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Belfast TikTok influencer Ged Armstrong went from homeless teenager to penthouse celebrity, but found emptiness.
Liana Gordan: God Used TikTok to Save Me
2024•🇨🇦Ontario, Canada
Canadian teen Liana Gordan was creating conservative content without spiritual foundation until Christian TikTokers led her to open a Bible.
Brian Barcelona: Ex-Atheist Teen Who Launched a High School Revival Movement
2024•🇺🇸Dallas, USA
Former teenage atheist saved at 16, returned to his high school to preach. Founded Jesus Clubs (now worldwide) and co-founded Gen Z for Jesus which...
The Helms Triplets: Three Brothers Using TikTok to Share Jesus with Gen Z
2024•🇺🇸Lake Norman, North Carolina, USA
Three identical triplets—born premature and fighting for life—grew up to become viral Christian influencers, using TikTok to share Jesus with Gen Z.
Bryce Crawford: From Suicidal to 4 Million Followers
2024•🇺🇸Georgia, USA
On Christmas Day 2020, Bryce Crawford sat in a Waffle House planning to end his life. A chance conversation changed everything. Now with 3.
Giavanna DeSantis: From 7 Years Following a Shaman to Following Jesus
2024•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, USA
For 7 years, Giavanna DeSantis followed a Shaman and practiced New Age spirituality. But the emptiness remained—until she found Jesus.
Secret Faith in Saudi Arabia
2023•🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
A Saudi man secretly converts to Christianity after encountering Jesus through an Arabic Bible and powerful dreams, living his faith in hiding despite...
Lola Sheen: From Rock Bottom Depression to Baptized Believer
2024•🇺🇸California, USA
19-year-old Lola Sheen, daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, was baptized in 2025 after Jesus rescued her from severe depression.
Ally Yost & Ashley Hetherington: Jesus Freaks Bringing Revival to Reality TV
2024•🇺🇸Los Angeles, USA
Two 20-something influencers with 5M combined followers launched "Jesus Freaks" YouTube reality series about Christian life in LA.
From Conflict to Christ
2008•🇵🇸Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Palestine
Former Palestinian sniper and aide to Yasser Arafat encounters Jesus through powerful dreams and visions, transforming from militant fighter to peace...
From Darkness to Digital Light
2021•🇺🇸Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Rashawn Copeland's testimony reveals how God reached him through social media after surviving gunshots, depression, and suicidal thoughts, transforming...
A Journey to Christ in Comoros
2023•🇰🇲Moroni, Grande Comore, Comoros
Nadia, a young Muslim woman in the Comoros Islands, found peace and purpose after encountering Jesus through the Bible, despite facing family rejection...
Jennifer Fulwiler: Something Other Than God
Easter 2007•🇺🇸Austin, Texas
Atheist Jennifer Fulwiler challenged Christianity to prove it wrong, but rigorous study led her to discover Catholic truth.
A Soldier's New Mission
2010s•🇺🇸United States
Former Green Beret Darren Jones experienced miraculous bone healing after accepting Jesus, then founded The Lighthouse homeless shelter to serve others.
Billy Graham on ABC: When 96 Million People Watched
1957•🇺🇸New York City, USA (broadcast nationwide)
Billy Graham's 1957 ABC broadcast reached 96 million viewers, with 65,000 reporting faith decisions from their living rooms.
From Gaming Addiction to God's Grace
2023•Online, Global
Christian streamer AkiandPeach shares how Jesus rescued him from gaming addiction, pornography, and suicidal depression, restoring his marriage and...
Faith Amidst Adversity in Mauritania
2023•🇲🇷Mauritania
Yasmina, a Muslim woman in Mauritania, found peace and purpose through Jesus after experiencing spiritual emptiness and fear, despite facing persecution...
Faith in the Shadows: A Maldivian Journey
2023•Malé, Maldives
A Maldivian Muslim discovered Jesus through secret radio broadcasts, finding faith despite severe persecution and loss of citizenship.
Silas: A Faith Unbroken
2020s•Turkmenistan
In restricted Turkmenistan, former atheist Silas discovered Jesus through a film in his native language, endured government persecution and torture, yet...
He put a baptism invite online. 170 people came from across the UK
🇬🇧Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Merlin Kraft posted a baptism invitation online. 170 people travelled from across the UK to a Devon beach to be baptised. All the glory to Jesus.
Barni: Finding Faith Through Social Media and the Opwekking Festival
2024•🇳🇱Netherlands
Dutch 16-year-old found faith through Christian social media content and the Opwekking festival.
Augustine's Transformative Encounter
386 AD•🇮🇹Milan, Italy
Augustine's dramatic conversion in 386 AD Milan when God spoke through Scripture, transforming him from worldly professor to influential church father...
Craig Cunningham: The Pastor Who Outlived a
2024•🇺🇸La Quinta, California, USA
Pastor Craig Cunningham was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer that had spread to his liver — approximately fifty tumours.
From Temples to Truth
2010s•🇯🇵Kyoto, Japan
A Japanese Zen Buddhist monk and Chinese Buddhist both encountered Jesus through supernatural experiences - one during a near-death experience, the...
Harriet Tubman's Unyielding Faith
1850s•🇺🇸Dorchester County, Maryland, USA
Harriet Tubman's powerful testimony of faith and divine guidance while leading enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad in 1850s...
Gladys Aylward's Journey of Faith
1930s•🇨🇳Yangcheng, Shanxi Province, China
Gladys Aylward's testimony of faith and determination shows how God used an ordinary London parlor maid to become a missionary in 1930s China, leading...
Faith Amidst Persecution in Iraq
2023•🇮🇶Baghdad, Iraq
In war-torn Baghdad, Khalida found Jesus through Christian radio amid ISIS violence, transforming from hatred to love despite facing persecution as a...
Allie Schnacky: TikTok Star Bringing the Bible to Life in Israel
2024•🇺🇸Florida, USA
25-year-old TikTok star with 4M followers created "Walking the Word" docuseries filmed in Israel to bring the Bible to life for Gen Z.
Elijah Lamb: The Teen Pastor of Christian TikTok
2024•🇺🇸Florida, USA
Elijah Lamb grew up in church but Jesus was never real to him—until a missions trip to Mexico at 14 changed everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many testimonies from online spaces are in The Grace Record?
The Grace Record holds 57 testimonies from online spaces. 52 are modern accounts and 5 are historical. The earliest dates from 1850 and the most recent from 2026.
What are some examples of testimonies from online spaces?
Three examples from this collection: 2026: The Year Iran's Underground Church Became Impossible to Ignore (2026, Iran); After the Protests Came the Questions: How Iran's Gen Z Is Finding Jesus in the Wake of a National Uprising (2022-present, Iran); and How Satellite TV Became the Church Iran Could Not Shut Down (Ongoing since 2000s, Iran).
What belongs in the Online collection?
Digital spaces, social media, video calls, virtual church.
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